"I learned it was best to pretend instead. Pretend like the footsteps bringing my own personal hell were nothing more than a nightmare. When he caresses my face, murmuring how perfect I was, he didn't say it with lust or sexual tension but, proudness. I heard the doorknob turn and I felt the vicious, biting cold that exposed my toes. A single tear escaped my eye but, I just kept pretending. Just kept pretending it was all just nightmare. "Amira" my father whispered in a sing song voice. I shivered when he gently grabbed my shoulder to make me face him." ~ ~ ~ Amira Anderson has had a tough life. Both of her parents are gone so all she really has left is her three older brothers. She has no friends. Everybody at school hates her, all for different reasons so, Amira just keeps to herself. Finally, Amira can't take the pain anymore so, she tries to commit suicide. But, to her disappointment fails. Amira's brothers then send her to a support group. Amira thinks it will not help at all but, she ends up meeting a boy. A boy with just as much problems as her. Amira thinks that everything is finally going perfect but, is it? ---------------------------------------------------------------- I hope each chapter makes you shed a tear or two ;) Disclaimer: Do NOT read this story if you dislike swearing, rape, suicide or murder... I warned you. Warning: This story will possibly be pretty long. Beautiful cover by: @AKindMind62